#VU231 Impress file processing flaw in OpenOffice - CVE-2016-1513

Vulnerability identifier: #VU231

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1513

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenOffice
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an access control error in Apache OpenOffice. A remote attacker can trigger a memory corruption error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.by creating a specially crafted OpenDocument Presentation (.ODP) or Presentation Template (.OTP) file.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Patch for this vulnerability has been developed and is available for developers at.
https://bz.apache.org/ooo/show_bug.cgi?id=127045

Vulnerable software versions

OpenOffice: 3.4 - 4.1.2

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External links
https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-1513.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.